Gluten Free Hershey's Black Magic Chocolate Cake

Total time2 hr

Prep time25 min

Cook time35 min

Gluten Free Hershey's Black Magic Chocolate Cake

Deep, dark cocoa layers get their intense flavor from strong brewed coffee and a full cup of buttermilk, which keeps the crumb impossibly moist and tender. The batter comes together in one bowl and bakes into two even rounds, each one springy and rich enough to stand fully on its own. Between and around those layers goes a thick swoop of cocoa buttercream, beaten until pale and fluffy before powdered sugar and cream turn it silky and spreadable. A crumb coat and chill step keep the frosting sharp-edged and smooth once it's fully covered, so every slice looks as clean as it tastes. This one bakes up into a showstopping, fudgy layer cake that fits neatly into a gluten free spread without losing any of its drama.

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the cake

2 cups all-purpose flour
King Arthur Baking Company Gluten-Free Measure For Measure Flour Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Flour Pillsbury Best Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend - 24 Oz Bob's Red Mill Baking Flour, 1 to 1, Gluten Free King Arthur Gluten Free Measure for Measure Flour
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Chef's tip
Choose a gluten-free baking blend labeled 1:1 or cup-for-cup and use the same amount. Almond and coconut flour won't work the same way.
2 cups granulated sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the frosting

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
⅓ cup heavy cream, plus more as needed
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt

Instructions

1
Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans, line the bottoms with parchment paper, then grease the parchment and dust lightly with cocoa powder.
2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.

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